The Ba**ds of Bollywood* Emerges as the biggest hit on the OTT making it No. 1 on Netflix India

Ziya Khan September 20, 2025Last Updated: September 20, 2025

Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, has officially entered the entertainment world—not as an actor, but as a director. His debut project, The Ba**ds of Bollywood, premiered on Netflix on September 18, 2025, and quickly became a major success. Within just 24 hours, the series soared to the No. 1 spot on Netflix India’s trending charts.

Starring Lakshya Lalwani and Bobby Deol in lead roles, the show has garnered praise for its bold storytelling, complex characters, and hard-hitting narrative. Co-produced by Netflix and Red Chillies Entertainment, it rapidly gained popularity across social media and streaming platforms. To celebrate the achievement, Netflix India and Red Chillies shared an Instagram reel captioned: “Picture toh saalon se baaki par show toh #1 pe pohoch gaya hai” — highlighting the show’s instant impact.

A Gritty Tale Set in Bollywood’s Heart

The Ba**ds of Bollywood follows Aasmaan Singh (Lakshya Lalwani), an ambitious outsider fighting to break into the unpredictable, often ruthless Hindi film industry. As Aasmaan navigates fame, betrayal, and the blurred lines in Bollywood’s world, the series delivers sharp satire, emotional depth, and an unfiltered glimpse into the industry’s darker side. Bobby Deol lends gravitas to the cast, which also includes Mona Singh, Raghav Juyal, Anya Singh, Manoj Pahwa, Manish Chaudhari, Sahher Bambba, Gautami Kapoor, Rajat Bedi, and more.Adding extra excitement, the show features surprise cameos from Bollywood’s biggest stars—Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, and Karan Johar—delighting fans with unexpected appearances.

Aryan Khan’s Bold Step Behind the Camera

Written and directed by Aryan Khan, and produced by Gauri Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment, The Ba**ds of Bollywood marks a confident and creative debut for Aryan as a filmmaker. Eschewing the path of acting like his father, Aryan is carving his own niche in storytelling. Early reactions indicate a promising start, with the series not only dominating viewership but also sparking conversations about the realities Bollywood portrays.The Ba**ds of Bollywood is now streaming exclusively on Netflix.